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The Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s Community Day of Service was launched in 2009 as a way to encourage volunteers – whether they live in the New Orleans area or are visiting from around the world – to make a hands-on contribution to the rebuilding effort during Jazz Fest.

Hosted in conjunction with radio station WWOZ, the Community Day of Service has attracted large numbers of volunteers for a day filled with swinging hammers and weilding paint brushes – all with the goal of rebuilding homes for some of the many families who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

No construction experience is necessary. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Volunteers will gather that morning for a safety orientation at the Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart Street) before proceeding to their work site(s). All volunteers must provide their own transportation, and should be prepared to bring their own lunch. Additional details will be provided to those who register to volunteer two weeks before the Community Day of Service.